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      Pay It Forward

      At the heart of SFF is a powerful, interconnected community. "Pay It Forward" nurtures the next generation of FinTech leaders through shared knowledge and collaboration.

      • 18–20 November 2026, 1–5pm
      • PIF Lounge, Hall 3, Singapore EXPO
      How to take part Meet the mentors
      Pay It Forward mentoring at SFF

      2026 Pay It Forward Tracks

      • Software Engineering & Building

      • AI & Data

      • Product & Project Management

      • Cybersecurity, Risk & Compliance

      • Marketing, Content & Community

      • Business, Finance & Strategy

      • Entrepreneurship & Startups

      • Public Policy, Government & Social Impact

      • To be announced

      Mentor or Mentee

      • A mentor and a mentee in conversation at SFF

        Applications are now open

        Mentor

        How it works

        1. Register – Register your interest via the form by 12 Oct 2026. You'll be notified of the outcome by 16 October, and successful applicants will have their mentor profile created for the app.
        2. Set Your Availability – Commit at least 2 hours between 1–5pm, 18–20 Nov 2026 at the PIF Lounge (Hall 3).
        3. Meet Mentees – Approve requests in the app; meetings will be scheduled automatically with table assignments.

        Why join

        • Shape the Future
        • Expand Your Influence
        • Lead the Conversation
      • A mentee meeting a mentor at the PIF Lounge

        Mentee

        How it works

        1. Register – Register within the app. Please ensure you have already registered for a SFF pass.
        2. Request Meetings – Submit requests directly through the app by answering a short prompt. Mentors review each request and decide whether to connect based on their availability and fit with the mentee's goals.
        3. Connect & Learn – Meetings are auto-scheduled with table assignments at the PIF Lounge.

        Why join

        • Access Leaders
        • Turn Insights into Action
        • Grow Your Network

      2026 Mentors

      All mentors

      Mrs Laura Steer

      Head of Enterprise Risk Management

      HSBC

      Track Cybersecurity, Risk & Compliance

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      Laura Steer is a senior risk leader and former Chief Risk Officer with more than 16 years of international experience at HSBC. Throughout her career, she has held leadership roles across Corporate Banking, Change and Transformation, and Risk and Compliance, giving her a broad perspective on how organisations can manage uncertainty while continuing to grow and innovate.

      Laura has worked across the UK, Hong Kong and Lebanon, with additional international experience through assignments in India, Kuwait and Australia. She also served as Chief Risk Officer and Executive Board Director in Mauritius, where she led risk management through the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

      In her current role as Head of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) in Singapore, Laura oversees a wide-ranging portfolio spanning operational and resilience risk (including technology and cyber security risk, third party risk and data risk), climate risk, model risk, geopolitical risk and emerging areas such as artificial intelligence and digital assets. She also leads on enterprise risk oversight, risk appetite, culture, governance and strategy.

      A passionate coach, mentor and facilitator, Laura enjoys helping people build confidence, challenge their thinking and navigate important career decisions. Her international experience and varied career journey enable her to offer practical, balanced perspectives to people at different stages of their professional development.

      Outside work, Laura is kept happily - and energetically - on her toes by her two young daughters. She also enjoys travelling, reading and making time for the gym.